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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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